Mere Mortals Conversations

Mere Mortals Conversations



What is Effective Philosophy? Juan and I simplify hard to grasp concepts into pragmatic takeaways that can be applied to every day life (fitness, goal setting, work, parenting, travel, hobbies, finances, etc.,).

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735 Episodes

Envisioning The 2100 Future | Human-AI Symbiosis, Digital Gods & Consciousness Currency

Juan didn't disappoint with his wacky, hair-brained ideas .... that he won't be able to protect! In Episode #491 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: a day in the life of the year 2100, the potential for cities to become the new countries, multigenerational housing as life expectancy increases, human-AI symbiosis plus normalised AI babies, humans…

Juan didn't disappoint with his wacky, hair-brained ideas .... that he won't be able to protect! In…

24 August 2025 | 01:36:12


Investing In Creators | A Technological Twist On The V4V Model

Time for Giga big brain ideas on the future of content creation. In Episode #490 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how creators can monetise their work without diverging into unrelated business ventures, the distinction between spending and investing in creators, why images, audio, and video will be monetised via new technologies in the coming…

Time for Giga big brain ideas on the future of content creation. In Episode #490 of 'Musings', Juan…

17 August 2025 | 01:17:38


Juan's 2025 Annual Goals | Plus A Quick Review Of 2024

How did Juan go last year and what's he got his focus on? In Episode #489 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: his past year's achievements, the evolution from having numerous goals to focusing on fewer, why he wants to run a marathon (but not necessarily with people), expanding his mind with grand business ideas, filling up his soul by establishing…

How did Juan go last year and what's he got his focus on? In Episode #489 of 'Musings', Juan and I…

10 August 2025 | 00:41:37


The Moloch Problem | Destructive Forces From Competition

Call it what you want (Malthusian trap, prisoner dilemma, race to the bottom, coordination failure, tragedy of the commons), the problems are real! In Episode #488 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the concept of the Moloch problem (a philosophical idea that explores the unintended consequences of competitive behaviour), over-scheduling children's…

Call it what you want (Malthusian trap, prisoner dilemma, race to the bottom, coordination failure,…

06 August 2025 | 00:59:35


Monthly Goals | August 2025

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming…

03 August 2025 | 00:41:17


Too Big To Grasp: How a Calm Mind Defies Overwhelm

In this episode, I explore the profound concept of hyperobjects, entities so vast they surpass our understanding and how recognising their presence can lead to mental clarity. I dive deep into the idea that life’s overwhelming nature isn’t always due to complexity, but our relationship to that complexity. By reframing calmness as a conscious…

In this episode, I explore the profound concept of hyperobjects, entities so vast they surpass our…

30 July 2025 | 00:14:05


Australia's Fitness Culture | But Are We Actually Healthy?

Suns out, guns out! In Episode #487 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the stark differences in gym availability and fitness facilities of Australia vs the rest of the world, dilapidated gyms in Montenegro & well-equipped calisthenic parks in South America, the prevalence of gyms even in regional areas, whether Australia's high gym…

Suns out, guns out! In Episode #487 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the stark…

27 July 2025 | 01:02:31


Fashionable Feminine Florence Vs A Monetary Masculine Mine Site | Food Trekking & Weight Changes

Get ready for some observations that only the Mere Mortals could make. In Episode #486 of 'Meanderings', Juan and I discuss: how the travel setting can allow for memorable moments (such as a boat trip in Mykonos and meaningful one-on-one conversations with friends), a Mere Mortal exclusive comparison between Florence and a mining site, the…

Get ready for some observations that only the Mere Mortals could make. In Episode #486 of…

20 July 2025 | 00:56:25


European Adventures & Stories From The Road | Observations From Mere Mortals Abroad

We're back from Europe and giving you the downlow on where to travel to. In Episode #485 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: a tit for tat recounting of our European travels, a garage door mishap and newfound Zen, the unique experiences of staying in hostels, the stereotypes of Germans/French people that are way too true, the beauty of Switzerland…

We're back from Europe and giving you the downlow on where to travel to. In Episode #485 of…

16 July 2025 | 01:21:12


Monthly Goals | July 2025

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming…

13 July 2025 | 00:40:43